WHIRLPOOL RC22S
Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
! WARNING
To avoid risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

Model Identification
Complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return. When contacting Amana, provide product information. Product information is located on oven serial plate. Record the following information: Model Number: _____________________________________________ Manufacturing Number: ______________________________________ Serial or S/N Number: ________________________________________ Date of purchase: ___________________________________________ Dealer�s name and address: ___________________________________ _________________________________________________________ If you have questions or need to locate an authorized servicer call 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. or 1-319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. If an automated telephone system is reached, select Commercial Microwave Ovens category. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer.

! WARNING
Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons: i) ii) Do not overheat the liquid. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. iii) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. iv) After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. v) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door CLOSED, turn oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. d. DO NOT use the cavity for storage. DO NOT leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

Unpacking Oven
� � � � Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door or inside oven cavity. Report any dents or breakage to source of purchase immediately. Do not attempt to use oven if damaged. Remove all materials from oven interior. connecting power.

! WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this oven must be grounded.

If oven has been stored in extremely cold area, wait a few hours before

Radio Interference
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Microwave operation may cause interference to radio, television, or a similar oven. Reduce or eliminate interference by doing the following: Clean door and sealing surfaces of oven according to provided instructions. Place radio, television, etc. as far as possible from oven. Use a properly installed antenna on radio, television, etc. to obtain stronger signal reception. Do not install oven next to or above source of heat, such as pizza oven or deep fat fryer. This could cause microwave oven to operate improperly and could shorten life of electrical parts. Do not block or obstruct oven filter. Allow access for cleaning. Install oven on level countertop surface. Place warning label, if provided, in a conspicuous place close to microwave oven. Outlet should be located so that plug is accessible when oven is in place.

! WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, do not alter the plug.

! CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: 1. Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat and be hazardous to handle. 2. Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an unbroken yolk using microwave energy. Pressure may build up and erupt. Pierce yolk with fork or knife before cooking. 3. Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, and similar foods before cooking with microwave energy. When skin is pierced, steam escapes evenly. 4. Do not operate equipment without load or food in oven cavity. 5. Refer to Quick Start guide if popcorn can be cooked in microwave. IF microwave can cook popcorn, use only popcorn in packages designed and labeled for microwave use. Popping time varies depending on oven wattage. Do not continue to heat after popping has stopped. Popcorn will scorch or burn. Do not leave oven unattended. 6. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven. Most cooking thermometers contain mercury and may cause an electrical arc, malfunction, or damage to oven. 7. Do not use metal utensils in oven. 8. Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible materials that are not intended for cooking. 9. When cooking with paper, plastic, or other combustible materials, follow manufacturer's recommendations on product use. 10. Do not use paper towels which contain nylon or other synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could melt and cause paper to ignite. 11. Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags in oven. Food or liquid could expand quickly and cause container or bag to break. Pierce or open container or bag before heating. 12. To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult physician or pacemaker manufacturer about effects of microwave energy on pacemaker. 13. An authorized servicer MUST inspect equipment annually. Record all inspections and repairs for future use.

Oven Placement
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Oven MUST be grounded. Grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current if an electrical short occurs. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the oven is properly grounded. Do not use an extension cord. If the product power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install a three-slot receptacle. This oven should be plugged into a separate circuit with the proper electrical rating. When a microwave oven is on a circuit with other equipment, an increase in cooking times may be required and fuses can be blown.

Grounding Instructions

Cleaning Interior, Exterior, and Door

! WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, severe personal injury or death, unplug power cord or open circuit breaker to oven before cleaning. Clean microwave oven with mild detergent in warm water using soft sponge or cloth. Wring sponge or cloth to remove excess water before wiping equipment. If desired, boil a cup of water in microwave oven to loosen soil before cleaning. DO NOT allow cooking residues such as grease or fat to remain in oven interior for any length of time. � Do NOT allow cooking residues to remain in oven cavity. � Do NOT use abrasive cleansers or cleaners containing ammonia. These could damage finish. � NEVER pour water into microwave oven bottom. � Do NOT use water pressure type cleaning systems.
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